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Is my PC ready for Windows Vista?
Digital Living Microsoft has issued a set of minimum requirements for Vista, but there are two separate specs to be aware of. It's a 4MB download and is available from the Microsoft Windows Web site. Hi, I intend switch to Windows Vista when it's released in...
20 July 2006, 15:21
One gadget that does it all
Digital Living Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook compatibility4. HP iPAQ rx3715: not VGA and no memory3.palmOne LifeDrive: seems to do it all (although not VGA), not sure about sync with Microsoft apps and has had some iffy reviews4.
15 November 2005, 16:37
CES: Drama in the desert, but what's the story?
Digital Living The most painful moment of last year's show came during Bill Gate's demo of Media Center, Microsoft's foray into the living room. It's a shame: it would be fun to get Apple and Microsoft under the same roof, if only to see if Steve Job's special...
4 January 2006, 11:43
Smarter commuting, the cyborg way
Digital Living You boot up VeriChat's Instant Messaging software and can connect you to Yahoo, ICQ, Microsoft Messenger and AOL IM systems. You can even catch up on your logistics with a copy of Ulstrasoft's Money, which will sync up with your desktop version of...
19 October 2005, 13:06
Outlook horror stories
Digital Living You can set Lookout (which was recently acquired by Microsoft, naturally) to index new messages in the background so that you never have to go through the start-up index process again. Having a hard time keeping track of the latest Microsoft patches?
9 May 2005, 15:50
BT has seen the future, and it's white
Digital Living You might be forgiven for thinking that Microsoft had already offered to provide this domestic organ with the Media Center PC. It's been an important week for BT. The company has launched its biggest marketing campaign since it started pushing...
26 June 2006, 17:33
Can I make my PC faster for free?
Digital Living The first step you should take is to download the latest software updates for Windows XP from Microsoft Windows Update, as these often contain vital security and performance fixes. My PC was fairly quick when I bought it a couple of years ago, but...
11 May 2006, 12:14
How do I listen to the music on my PC in another room?
Digital Living If you've used Microsoft's WMA format, however, you need to be more careful. I've got all my music ripped to my PC, which is in the study. Is there a way I can listen to the tunes stored on my computer in the lounge?
21 February 2007, 16:44
How to get music onto your Walkman phone
Digital Living Windows XP SP2, Windows 2000 SP4 and other service packs can be downloaded from the Microsoft Web site; Windows XP SP2 is also available free of charge from PC World. Sony Ericsson's Walkman phones are a popular choice among music fans who want the...
31 August 2006, 17:18
Which UK music download store is the best?
Digital Living The tunes will play on most players that support Microsoft's 'Plays For Sure' DRM, which doesn't include iPods. I'm trying to decide which MP3 player to buy based on which online music store is going to work best for me.
2 May 2007, 17:12
What MP3 player for my particular needs?
Digital Living There are, however, other players -- if you're don't mind importing take a look at the Microsoft Zune, and it might also be worth checking out the eccentric and low-capacity Samsung YP-K5, which is available to buy in this country.
23 November 2006, 16:11
Web 2.0: this time it's lucrative
Digital Living This means that your Web site isn't a low-heeled ordinary application, like Microsoft Word, that you wear and then throw under the chair when you get home, like a pair of dirty old trainers that nobody wants.
1 April 2006, 9:00
What's DRM and should I avoid it?
Digital Living Conversely, music from Napster will only play on devices that support Microsoft's 'Plays For Sure' DRM -- such as the Creative Zen Vision:M -- and no Napster tracks will play on an iPod. I want to start buying my music from online download stores...
20 June 2007, 11:49
Outsmart spyware
Digital Living If you haven't yet installed Microsoft's Service Pack 2 update for Windows XP, here's another reason to do so: SP2 gives you detailed control of add-ons to Internet Explorer, helping you take back control of your browser and thwart a wide array of...
9 May 2005, 15:49
Windows shortcuts
Digital Living You can also use the Run dialogue to open Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, or Notepad. Keyboard shortcuts are a great way to keep things moving when you're using your computer, and they let you perform tasks without lifting your hands...
9 May 2005, 15:49
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